Admission Requirements For University of Ghana 2025/2026 undergraduate admissions: Check Here

The University of Ghana 2025/2026 undergraduate admissions is open for all interested applicants. The annoucement also came with the detailed admission requirements to be met by all applicants.

The General Requirement for Ghanaian Applicants with WASSCE/SSSCE Qualification Are As Follows

The General Requirement for Ghanaian Applicants For The University of Ghana 2025/2026 undergraduate admissions include the following.

A. General Entry Requirements into the Full-Time Degree Programmes

An applicant for admission to an undergraduate degree programme in the University of Ghana must have at least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE or A – D in SSSCE) in the following subjects:
• The Four Core Subjects: English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science, and Social Studies.
• Three elective subjects.

Read: University of Ghana undergraduate admissions for 2025/2026 academic year opened

B. Calculation of Aggregates for Admission

The total aggregate of results, comprising six subjects (relevant core and electives), should not exceed:
• Aggregate 24 for Regular admissions.
• Aggregate 30 for Distance Education admissions.
For Science-Related Disciplines:
• Aggregate is calculated using English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science, and three elective subjects in the Sciences (refer to specific programme elective requirements below).
• Note: Social Studies credit is excluded in the calculation.
For Non-Science Disciplines:
• Aggregate is calculated using English, Core Mathematics, Social Studies/Life Skills, and three elective subjects in General Arts/Business (refer to specific programme elective requirements below).
• Note: Integrated Science/Core Science credit is excluded in the calculation.

Ghanaian Applicants with GCE Cambridge ‘A’ and ‘O’ Level Qualification

Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels. In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level.

International Applicants with International Baccalaurete(IB) Qualification

Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels. In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level.

Applicants are to note that, each college within the university and each programme has its own cut off points. Students must first meet the general requirement to apply and must choose programmes that that their aggregates will better position them for.

Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

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